Nerve Block for Back Pain in Ankylosing Spondylitis
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Part of Bones, joints & muscles, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a nerve-blocking injection in the back muscles can relieve persistent back pain in people with ankylosing spondylitis (a condition causing spine inflammation and stiffness). The injection targets specific nerves to reduce pain while your current disease treatment continues.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–65 years
- Diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis and currently on treatment
- Experiencing persistent back pain despite controlled disease
- BMI (body mass index) of 35 or lower
- No active infection, recent thoracic (upper back) surgery, or bleeding disorder
- Not currently pregnant and willing to participate
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